The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Assam, has experienced a remarkable increase in visitor numbers over the past four years, particularly among foreign tourists, during the peak visiting season from October to December. According to data from the park authorities, foreign tourist entries have surged from 2,947 in the 2022-23 season to 6,699 in the 2025-26 season (up to December 27, 2025).
The park’s total footfall has also grown substantially. In the 2022-23 period, it recorded 132,286 visitors (including 129,339 Indian and 2,949 foreign tourists), which rose to 146,157 in 2023-24 (with 1,13,322 Indian and 4,094 foreign tourists). By 2024-25, the total visitor count reached 164,636 (158,203 Indian and 6,433 foreign), showcasing a broader trend of increasing interest in the park. The peak period from October 1, 2024, to May 18, 2025, alone saw 443,636 visitors, representing a significant 35 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Officials attribute this surge in tourism to several key factors, including enhanced protections for the park’s emblematic one-horned rhinos, improvements in infrastructure, and strategic promotional efforts that have elevated the park’s international visibility. High-profile visits, including those from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and dignitaries such as the King of Bhutan, have further amplified the park’s global profile. These combined efforts have solidified Kaziranga’s position as the third most visited national park in India, celebrating its rich biodiversity and unique wildlife experiences.
